‘Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. ‘
Galatians 6:1
The teaching in Galatians 6:1 goes against the worldview. But we are not of the world, we are in Christ. We can’t worship God and treat people like garbage because of their failures (especially fellow believers). Don’t Judge but instead pray for restoration, if they are unbelievers pray that God opens their hearts to the gospel.
“Remember, brethren, when you encounter someone overtaken in sin, approach with a spirit of gentleness and humility. Just as this verse instructs, consider your own vulnerabilities, for we all stand in need of grace. Judge not, lest you too face the same temptations.”
In this verse, Paul offers guidance on how to handle a fellow believer who has stumbled into sin. He advises the spiritually mature to extend restoration with gentleness and a humble spirit. It’s a call to show understanding and forgiveness, mindful of our own vulnerabilities. This verse reminds us that our human tendencies must yield to grace, lest we too find ourselves entangled in transgression. It’s a poignant reminder of our shared struggle against our human nature.
Believers are Sealed for Eternity but the Old Nature Remains which is our fleshly body. It is a constant battle between our New Nature v. the Old Adamic Nature: Read Galatians 5:16-17.
‘I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. ‘
Galatians 5:16-17
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